Oh, I’ve never done this before
Never wanna do this again
Wrong turn on a dusty road
I did it to myself, I can’t pretend
Well, I learned just a little too late
Good God, I must’ve been blind
‘Cause she got me for everything, everything, everything, alright
Like my daddy I’m a gambling man
Never been afraid to roll the dice
But when I put my bet on her
Little Miss Snake Eyes ruined my life
She better sleep with one eye open
Better make sure to lock her doors
‘Cause once I get my hands on her, I’mma oh
Natalie
She ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie
She’s probably out there thinking it’s funny
Telling everyone
Well, I’m digging a ditch
For this gold-digging bitch
Watch out
She’s quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named
Natalie
If you see her tell her I’m coming
She better run
The good Lord better bless your soul
‘Cause I done already cursed your name
Don’t matter which way you go
Payback’s gonna come your way
You’ll be begging me, “Please, please, please.”
And now I look at you and laugh, laugh, laugh
While you sit there and cry for me, cry for me, cry for me all night
I spend a lifetime in jail (yeah, that’s what I’ll do)
I’ll be smiling in my cell (yeah, thinking bout you)
Can’t nobody save you now
So there ain’t no use in trying
Once I get my hands on you, I’mma oh
Natalie
She ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie
She’s probably out there thinking it’s funny
Telling everyone
Well, I’m digging a ditch
For this gold-digging bitch
Watch out
She’s quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named
Natalie
If you see her tell her I’m coming
She better run
I should’ve known better (I should’ve known better)
’cause when we were together (’cause when we were together)
She never said forever (she never said forever)
I’m a fool that played in her game, hey
Natalie
She ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie
She’s probably out there thinking it’s funny
Telling everyone
Well, I’m digging a ditch
For this gold-digging bitch
Watch out
She’s quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named
Natalie
If you see her tell her I’m coming
She better run
Betrayal and Heartbreak in “Natalie”
Bruno Mars takes listeners on a dramatic ride with “Natalie,” a song that blends storytelling with raw emotion. The lyrics chronicle the aftermath of a romantic betrayal, where the narrator falls victim to a cunning lover who absconds with his money and trust. Mars paints Natalie as a “gold-digging” femme fatale, and his mix of anger, regret, and dark humor infuses every line. The song’s energetic delivery and cinematic themes make it stand out among Bruno Mars’ tracks, inviting listeners to reflect on the dangers of misplaced trust and the pain of deception. Underneath the catchy hooks lies a cautionary tale wrapped in soul and pop influences.
Song Credits
“Natalie” was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Brody Brown. It was released in 2012 under Atlantic Records.